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Newspaper
Brimfield News
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1911
Page
2
A long humor filled column notes Chicago dandelions spreading despite rising lawn care. Experts warn there is no safe remedy beyond digging out roots, with $100,000 plus damages anticipated in the East and many cities watching Chicago’s battle with the weeds.
Former Harvard President Charles W. Eliot argues in a letter to Joseph Van Denburg that the sex of teachers is irrelevant to education and contends men make better teachers for boys over twelve. He condemns any plan by the New York board of education to reduce men teachers' salaries, citing two reasons women are paid less: they generally cannot perform the same work and teaching is a temporary occupation for many women.
Pittsburg resident Lee Tung a local Chinaman suffering from tuberculosis leprosy has been isolated at the municipal hospital for life. The disease began eight years ago in China. City physician Dr Booth says the leper may live four to five years. A tent will shelter him in warm weather, with a permanent house planned before winter.
New Haven college din ing hall statistics show Yale undergraduates eat heavily with 900 students dining three times daily. In five months the college bought 120000 quarts of milk 20000 quarts of cream and 215000 fresh eggs along with 7500 pounds of breakfast foods 14000 pounds of butter four and a half tons of crackers 450 barrels of flour 20000 pounds of roast beef and 19000 pounds of chicken.
A curious report details pineapple leaf fiber used to make luxury silk muslin fabrics and pineapple vests. Retired colonel touts comfort and durability, while brokers warn of scarce supply and reluctance by English mills to adapt machinery.
In Wilkesbarre area a prankster spread cow itch in two lodge rooms a post office and a horse sale causing half the Conyngham town to scratch persistently. A school board committee hunts the joker who witnesses fear public punishment if caught.
A European cross country aviation race at Vincennes injures about 200 spectators while ten competitors abandon early. Three pilots die Captain Princeteau Le Martin and Lendron with others seriously hurt as the event begins amid massive chases by a crowd of up to one million. The course runs France Belgium Holland and England totaling around 950 miles with a 94000 dollar purse. Roland Garros is among the notable entrants as the crowd disperses after the fatal start.
Kenosha Wis Louis Strang a veteran Case team racer suffered a broken right arm and a dislocated ankle after his rear tire blew and he crashed through a 46 foot fence during the opening meet at the Kenosha motordrome DePalma won the 50 mile race solo after other entrants retired tire trouble and broken clutches Strang’s condition not fatal and could return this season
Rear Admiral Badger gave a reception on the battle ship Kansas to officers of the Russian navy the German ambassador to Russia other diplomats and a number of persons from the American and British colonies at St Petersburg.
Smallpox deaths were reported in the local area over the past two weeks, with officials noting rising cases and urging vaccination efforts to curb further spread. Public health advisories urged residents to seek medical attention for fever, rash, and other illness signs.
A captain's wife recounts a voyage tale told by a maiden sister of a ship owner. The wife and captain clashed at meals, and she admits to kicking him to avoid offense. The mate bears the marks of the long voyage as the woman asks about a shin bruise, eliciting the reply that the shin has been kicked half the voyage. The anecdote, sourced from Youth's Companion, centers on tense dinners and a restrained household dynamic aboard the ship.
A Toronto born infant, plagued by a blistering skin disease from three months old, faced failed remedies and convulsions from one advertised cure. After moving to Duluth and trying Cuticura products, the boy reportedly recovered fully by May 1909, with no recurrence and continued use of Cuticura Soap.
An antiquated quip discusses marriage guidance attributed to a fatherly voice. It contrasts being a husband with lingering bachelor habits and includes a moment of humor about remedies and headaches. The piece reflects moral counsel and a classical proverbs-like tone.
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